| some rooms have balconies; apartments add washer/dryers, kitchens and living rooms. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:00 am. the sleek, minimalist rooms offer free wi-fi and minibars, along with smart tvs, rainfall showers and nespresso coffeemakers. parking is complimentary. other amenities include an outdoor infinity pool, gardens and barbecue facilities, along with a fitness centre and parking. set on a tree-lined street, this sophisticated hotel is 3 km from the national gallery of australia and a minute's walk from a bus stop Canberra Airport 13 min
Questacon - National Science and Technology Centre (5 min) Children's museum featuring interactive exhibits & puppet shows about science & technology. Australian War Memorial (9 min) Shrine and museum built as a visual focus for the country's gratefulness for military sacrifice. Telstra Tower (15 min) Open since 1980, this 195m-high telecoms tower has observation decks, a cafe & exhibition space. National Portrait Gallery (4 min) National collection of portraits, photos and paintings in a contemporary, geometric building. Australian National Botanic Gardens (10 min) Tranquil botanical garden featuring a diverse array of native plants, walking trails & a cafe. Old Parliament House (6 min) Seat of Federal Parliament for 61 years until 1988, now housing the Museum of Australian Democracy. National Zoo & Aquarium (9 min) This storied, 25-acre site offers exotic & native animal encounters, zookeeper talks & picnic areas. Parliament House (5 min) Vast, hilltop building housing Australia's parliament, opened in 1988, topped by 81m-high flagpole. National Arboretum Canberra (15 min) Large, modern park with cedar & oak forests, a lively cafe & a playground with big acorn treehouses. National Library of Australia (5 min) Public library with a reading room, treasures gallery, changing exhibitions, a bookshop and a cafe. National Gallery of Australia (4 min) Expansive modern building with Australian & international art, plus a sizable aboriginal collection. National Museum of Australia (8 min) Modern waterfront building housing artifacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture. Mount Ainslie (14 min) Mountain offering a walking trail with war memorials & an overlook for city & sunset views. Lake Burley Griffin (9 min) Serene trails for walking & cycling border this scenic man-made lake offering boating & fishing. |